Where is roselle grown? An overview of the main production regions

Roselle is a flower with a purplish-red color, growing singly in the leaf axils, with fleshy, cup-shaped flowers that can be enjoyed as ornamentals, eaten, or used medicinally. So, where are the roselle production areas?

1. Roselle production areas

Roselle is native to the tropical regions of the Eastern Hemisphere, and is now cultivated throughout the world's tropical zones. In China, it has been introduced and cultivated in Taiwan, China, Fujian, Guangdong, and southern Yunnan. It generally grows in hills and flatlands south of 30°N latitude and below 600 m elevation, preferring warmth, fearing cold, and sensitive to early frost.

2. When does roselle bloom?

Roselle generally blooms from October to November each year. Its calyx and bracteoles can be made into jam, the tender leaves and leaf stalks can be used in salads, and the seeds can be pressed for oil; the flowers can also be used medicinally, with effects that promote urination, stimulate bile secretion, lower blood viscosity, lower blood pressure, and stimulate intestinal peristalsis.